Spanish Albacete Dagger.

Atlantia · 22nd December 2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

Hi Guys,
Many thanks for your input and info on this dagger. Gene, I can understand your fascination with these daggers, nice wee things

. Valjhun, very nice example you have there even the insert is pierced and yes they would make a fine pair

. Thanks again guys.
My Regards,
Norman.

Hi Norman,

Now, you know I don't like to conjecture or repeat rumours etc

No, not me, just cold facts here

But.....
In searching for these online I have come across many references to 'alleged' maritime use.
I've seen it claimed that the 'type B' were used by sailors/fishermen etc. I've seen claims of them being used to repair sails and nets. I've even seen them described as 'Dirks'.
Now, although I've never managed to find anything that actually corroborates any of that, It 'might' explain the tip being 'edgeless'?
If it was to double as a 'stitching awl' it might be better that it pushes the material apart without any 'slicing' that might lead to a rip?

Just a thought.
Best
Gene

Norman McCormick · 23rd December 2012, 02:48 PM

Hi Gene,
I see where your coming from, I'l have a good rake on the net and see what comes up. The awl part is difficult in that the eye for twine/thread should be nearer the point, to my mind it is too far up the blade to be practical and also some blades don't have the piercings. Still it's worth pursuing you never know. Thanks for your continued interest.
My Regards,
Norman.

Atlantia · 23rd December 2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

Hi Gene,
I see where your coming from, I'l have a good rake on the net and see what comes up. The awl part is difficult in that the eye for twine/thread should be nearer the point, to my mind it is too far up the blade to be practical and also some blades don't have the piercings. Still it's worth pursuing you never know. Thanks for your continued interest.
My Regards,
Norman.

Hi Matey,
Just making holes. Definately no use for actually threading twine.

Norman McCormick · 23rd December 2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlantia

Hi Matey,
Just making holes. Definately no use for actually threading twine.

Hi Gene,
See what you mean, I got the wrong end of the stick.

My Regards,
Norman

23rd December 2012, 02:48 PM	#2
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,613	Hi Gene, I see where your coming from, I'l have a good rake on the net and see what comes up. The awl part is difficult in that the eye for twine/thread should be nearer the point, to my mind it is too far up the blade to be practical and also some blades don't have the piercings. Still it's worth pursuing you never know. Thanks for your continued interest. My Regards, Norman.